Carnations are a symbol of immortal maternal love. When Mother’s Day comes, many people will send carnations to their mothers. Carnation also has many medicinal values. The whole plant is used as medicine to clear away heat, diuretic, break blood, stimulate menstruation, etc. Therefore, many people will cultivate carnations at home. Many people are not very clear about the cultivation of carnations. Now I will introduce to you the methods and precautions for cultivating carnations.

Carnations must be cared for in moist soil and moisture. It is recommended that after purchasing a potted plant, it is best to immediately change it to a larger container and use garden soil. Afterwards, strong light can be applied. During the flowering period, potassium and phosphorus fertilizers should be the main fertilizers. There is no need to apply nitrogen fertilizers specifically. If conditions permit, boron fertilizers can be sprayed on the leaves. Over-watering can easily cause root rot, so the frequency of watering must be controlled. Avoid water accumulation. Pay attention to loosening the soil during the rainy season. If possible, keep the air humidity at around 75 to produce beautiful flowers. 1. Soil selection

Soil is the place where plant roots move. Creating an environment that is loose and breathable and has certain fertilizer and water retention capabilities is crucial for carnation cultivation. Carnation is a fibrous root herbaceous flower, and its roots like to grow in loose, fertile, well-aerated soil or medium. The best soil for growing carnations is sandy loam. The ideal soil aeration gap is about 30%. Heavy and silted soil is not conducive to the growth of carnations and needs to be improved.

2. Temperature requirements

Temperature plays a very important role in the growth and development of carnations. It affects its growth speed, flowers, leaves and stems. Aspects include shape and size, cut flower yield and cut flower longevity. Carnation is a cold-loving plant, and the optimal temperature for growth and development is 19 to 21°C. The temperature difference between day and night should be kept within 10°C. If the temperature is too high during the day, carnations will have narrow leaves, small flowers, and poor branching. If the temperature is too high at night, there will be abnormal reactions such as weak stems, small flowers, and good color. If the summer temperature is higher than 350C and the winter temperature is lower than 9℃, the growth will be slow or abnormal or even stop.

3. Light requirements

Light is the energy source for plant growth. Carnations have one of the highest light requirements of any known plant. Except during the seedling or flowering period, there is no need to worry about any harmful effects of strong light on carnations. Carnation is also a cumulative long-day plant. The longer the accumulated sunshine time, the more it can promote the differentiation of flower buds, thereby flowering earlier, improving the uniformity of flowering and the yield of cut flowers. The use of auxiliary lighting can not only promote the elongation of plant internodes, but also increase the diameter of the corolla and the brightness of the flower color.

4. Watering method

Carnation is a shallow-rooted flower, and the planting depth should not exceed 2 cm. Water it once after planting to allow it to be thoroughly watered, and the pot soil will be visible later. Water thoroughly when dry. Carnations are not resistant to moisture. Except for increasing the amount of watering during the vigorous growth period, flowering period and midsummer, generally watering should not be too much and the soil should be kept at a certain humidity. Avoid making the soil too dry or too wet during the flowering period.

5. Fertilization method

Carnation is a shallow-rooted plant, and its roots are mainly distributed within a 20 cm soil layer. Sufficient amount of base fertilizer should be applied during cultivation. The base fertilizer uses organic fertilizers such as manure, compost, and bone meal to improve the physical properties of the cultivation soil and enhance its fertility, turning it into humus-rich, easily fertile loam. Base fertilizer must be composted and decomposed before use.

Conclusion: I hope that my introduction will be helpful to friends who grow carnations. Carnations not only look very beautiful, but also have many benefits for the human body. Carnations are edible and have certain pharmacological effects. Friends who like carnations may wish to try growing them at home.